Generally he respected, or at least pretended a love to, all ingenious persons in any arts, whom he arranged to be sent or brought to him. But the niggardliness and incompetence of his reward shewed that this man was a personated act of greatness, and that Private Cromwell yet governed Prince Oliver.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Claims Cromwell honored artists but rewarded them poorly showing inconsistency.
- In plain terms
- He liked art but did not reward artists well.
- What can you take from it?
- Reward systems may not match stated values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do rewards match values?
- How to support artists?
Another view
Poor rewards may have been due to budget rather than character.
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